Print Description
This print shows a map of the Brasilian coast, near the river Amazone. Igarasu and Recife are indicated incorrectly on this map. Both are shown nearby Maranhao while they are situated near Olinda.
Made by after an anonymous artist.
Medium: Engraving with hand colouring on hand laid (verge paper.
Sheet size: 40.7 x 27 cm (16.02 x 10.63 inch). Image size: 33 x 23.5 cm. (12.99 x 9.25 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Folds as published. Creases. Small stains. Tear at top right margin, backed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
BRASIL-COAST-AMAZONE-RECIFE-IGARASU | RBOS-A8-11
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This attractive print was published in Amsterdam, 1772.
Biography engraver: Abram van Krevelt (1732-1784) was a Dutch engraver of maps and characters, active in Amsterdam.
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